CT Technologist - PRN

Baptist Health Care; Florida; Presencial; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Baptist Health Care is seeking a CT Technologist to perform interpretive, patient care, and technical CT duties. You will handle exams, prep patients, and ensure imaging quality while adhering to safety standards and radiologist protocols.

Responsibilities include operating CT equipment, reviewing requests, and training department staff and students. This role requires strong interpersonal skills and a solid understanding of anatomy for diagnostic imaging.

Formación

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• Technical Diploma/Certificate in Radiology is required.
• ARRT CT registration or eligibility is implied by responsibilities.

Responsabilidades

• Perform CT examinations and related duties.
• Review CT exam requests and prepare patients.
• Assess patient condition and provide appropriate handling.
• Operate CT and radiology equipment with ALARA standards.
• Explain procedures to patients and obtain consent when needed.
• Prepare and adjust equipment per radiologist protocol.
• Quality control images and maintain inventory.
• Support training of department personnel and students.
• Assist in facilities, equipment, and supply maintenance.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal skills

Cross-sectional anatomy

CT & X-ray equipment proficiency

Multi-tasking

Customer service

Computer skills

Medical terminology

Anatomy and physiology knowledge

Educación

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Technical Diploma/Certificate Radiology

Descripción del empleo

JOB DESCRIPTION

The CT Technologist performs interpretive, patient care, and technical functions to ensure proper radiologic diagnosis of patients. This position participates in technical duties directly involved with CT including developing, initiating, and monitoring procedures for the effective utilization of this unit. This position functions as the first line interface with customers in the successful accomplishment of their imaging needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

What you will do

• Performs all responsibilities / duties required by the CT department to perform examinations.
• Receives and reviews requests for CT exams.
• Accepts patients and assesses their condition to determine proper handling and special requirements.
• Operates highly complex radiographic equipment within the radiology department, selecting technical factors to ensure high-quality radiographs using the A.L.A.R.A. (As low as reasonable achievable) standards.
• Assists in the administration and administers various medications under the direction of a physician to make specific organs or systems more opaque.
• Explains and prepares the patient for all CT procedures.
• Sets up and adjusts equipment per radiologist protocol for exam.
• Quality controls all images, maintains inventory, and adheres to safety regulations. Participates in training of department personnel, including students.
• Performs work of equal skill, effort, and responsibility as directed and may perform work of a higher level in preparation for increased responsibility.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and ability to perform the tasks listed on the competencies list as prescribed by the department.
• Assists in care and maintenance of facilities, equipment, and supplies.
• Performs various clerical duties.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required and
• Technical Diploma/Certificate Radiology Required

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Radiology Technologist Licensed Upon Hire Required and
• Registered Technologist (ARRT) Upon Hire Required and
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) American Heart Association Upon Hire Required and
• Registered Technologist - Computed Tomography (RTCT) ARRT within 18 Months Required

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Displays superior interpersonal skills.
• Possesses a high level of knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy.
• Proficiency with most major CT and xray equipment manufacturer's hardware and software.
• Must be able to multi task.
• Knowledge of filing systems, telephone etiquette and customer service.
• Computer skills.
• Medical terminology.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology to obtain the maximum diagnostic image corresponding to body parts.

ABOUT US

Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includesthree hospitals, four medical parks,Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida.

Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BHC maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any workforce members or applicants for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other category protected by federal, state or local law. Certain positions may require a Level 2 Background check through AHCA. Additional information about this requirement can be found here: Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse